Calibration Technician – Medical

Software Placement Group; Pendleton (SC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding benefits package

Job summary

Software Placement Group in Pendleton, SC, is seeking a Calibration Specialist to maintain equipment accuracy and regulatory compliance across its operations. The role supports calibration activities for mechanical, electrical, and measurement devices within a manufacturing environment.

You will schedule contractors, organize calibrations, enter data into calibration management systems, and help generate reports and certificates. The position is full-time, on-site, with a Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 5 years of manufacturing experience is required.
• 2 years calibrating inspection equipment and GD&T experience are required.

Responsibilities

• Follow lab safety and operational procedures.
• Schedule outside contractors for calibrations.
• Calibrate mechanical, electrical, and linear equipment per procedures.
• Coordinate calibrations across departments.
• Enter data into calibration management system.
• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on gauges/equipment.
• Prepare calibration reports and certificates.
• Track equipment status and initiate NCRs when out of tolerance.
• Ensure calibration in accordance with approved procedures.
• Document activities clearly in standard formats.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

GD&T knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calibration management software (e.g., SAP)

Job description

Location: Pendleton, SC | Schedule: Full-time, on-site, Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM | Compensation: $27 – $43hr ($27,000 – $43,000 range as stated)

Overview

A global manufacturing company recognized as a leader in medical product development and education is seeking a Calibration Specialist to join its growing, well-established operations. This role plays a key part in maintaining equipment accuracy and regulatory compliance across the organization.

What you'll do

• Follow established laboratory safety and operational procedures
• Schedule outside contractors to perform calibrations
• Conduct or organize calibration activities for mechanical, electrical, and linear equipment according to established procedures to maintain calibration status
• Schedule and coordinate calibrations among various departments
• Enter data into calibration management system
• Perform repair and preventive maintenance on gages/equipment as needed
• Prepare calibration reports and certificates
• Track and maintain all equipment status
• Initiate NCR for all out-of-tolerance equipment as required
• Manage lost equipment status and calibration interval adjustments within calibration management system
• Ensure all calibration is in accordance with approved procedures
• Document all activities in a legible manner following established formats and procedures
• Represent the calibration function during regulatory inspections

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing setting required
• 2 years of experience with calibration of inspection equipment/hand gages required
• 2 years of experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) required
• Good mechanical aptitude; ability to read blueprints
• Familiarity with calibration types including physical/dimensional, temperature, pressure, torque, and electrical
• Clean room experience is not required
• Backgrounds in aerospace, pharma, automotive, or medical device manufacturing are all relevant

Preferred qualifications

• Good understanding of calibration principles preferred
• PMEL or equivalent training preferred
• Experience with SAP or equivalent calibration management software preferred
• Experience with laser micrometers and quality control inspection equipment preferred

Compensation and benefits

• Pay range: $27 – $43hr ($27,000 – $43,000 range as stated)
• Outstanding benefits package

Why this role

This is an opportunity to join a growing, well-established organization with an outstanding benefits package and strong culture.